North Korea to allow limited access to “the internet” on cellphones

– May 23, 2009Posted in: Cell Phone
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Looks like North Korea — a place not known for its liberal attitudes toward communication of information — may slowly be taking another baby step toward the 21st century. The country, which only began allowing limited access to cell phones last December, has announced that now, limited access to the internet will be available on mobiles as well. Apparently about 20,000 of North Korea’s estimated 23 million citizens now have cell phones, and though there is scant detail about what the internet access will constitute, an estimated 400 million dollars was spent to construct the 3G network in the country. So while there’s no real bright side to the story, at least those lucky few who can look at Kim Jong Il’s official website will have a decent connection.

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